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AK55 KUF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 97,387 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDE ()

Pass 11 Oct 2020 89,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,258 miles

FRONT HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED LENS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PLUS CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,530 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

hand brake too tight

Fail 11 Oct 2017 68,517 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

hand brake too tight

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,510 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake requires attention

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres have cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 49,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,291 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre on sidewall to tread

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,211 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 30,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,196 miles

all tyre outer walls have slight cracking to them

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,970 miles

All tyre's cracked

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AK55 KUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 KUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 KUF registered?

AK55 KUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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